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I.D. All Elements of Achilles Injury Before Coding

Published on Wed Dec 06, 2023

Question: When a patient suffers an injured Achilles tendon, what is the correct ICD-10 code for the condition? Mississippi Subscriber Answer: It depends on which type of injury the patient sustained, the laterality of the injury, and the stage of the injury treatment at the time of the encounter. Step 1: Go back and check the notes for evidence of the type [...]
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